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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 373.55 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 373.55 and 147.03 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 373.55 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/373.55 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 373.55 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 54,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923.06/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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